#Federal court hears first oral arguments in legal battle over Medicare negotiation

#Federal court hears first oral arguments in legal battle over Medicare negotiation

The Southern District Court of Ohio on Friday heard oral arguments from the federal government and the Chamber of Commerce in the latter’s lawsuit challenging the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program, with both sides rehashing long-held assertions. The Chamber has requested that the Medicare negotiation program be blocked from operating, with the organization asking for…

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#Excessive media criticism is only making the media worse

#Excessive media criticism is only making the media worse

Edward Herman and Noam Chomsky’s “Manufacturing Consent,” published in 1988, offered a bracing critique of the American mass media. Herman and Chomsky disputed the cherished self-image of the New York Times and other high-prestige media outlets. To them, these newspapers, magazines and television shows were not brave, independent truth tellers — they were propagandists for the…

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#Fox News survey finds Trump widening his lead in GOP race

#Fox News survey finds Trump widening his lead in GOP race

A survey conducted by Fox News found that in the three weeks since the first Republican presidential primary debate, former President Trump has widened his lead.  Despite not participating in the August GOP debate hosted by Fox News, Trump’s support has strengthened and his margin as the Republican frontrunner has increased, Fox reported.  “Unless something…

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#Climate lawsuits don’t belong in state courts

#Climate lawsuits don’t belong in state courts

As the summer sizzle begins to simmer, the Supreme Court is warming up to potentially tackle climate change — a global concern demanding careful consideration. State and local governments across the nation are taking energy companies to court, often seeking billions in damages for their purported roles in climate change. This summer, Multnomah County, Oregon,…

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#Romney retirement sets off Utah GOP scramble

#Romney retirement sets off Utah GOP scramble

Sen. Mitt Romney’s (R-Utah) decision to not seek reelection is setting off a scramble among Utah Republicans to fill his seat in 2024.  A moderate Republican and an outspoken critic of former President Trump, Romney announced on Wednesday that he’ll retire when his first term in the upper chamber ends in 2025, calling for a “new generation…

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